No. 67 in Malay
kawasan
Area; region; zone.
In a sentence
Kawasan taman itu sangat tenang dan redup.
The park area is very quiet and shaded.
Here, 'kawasan' is used to refer to a specific locality or area, implying its geographic characteristics.
Ramai penduduk telah berpindah ke kawasan bandar untuk mencari pekerjaan.
Many residents have moved to urban areas to find employment.
In this sentence, 'kawasan' signifies a broader region or zone, defining its sociogeographic categorization as 'urban'.
Kawasan larangan ini tidak boleh dimasuki tanpa kebenaran.
This restricted area cannot be entered without permission.
In this context, 'kawasan' denotes a delimited area subject to specific restrictions or rules.
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